University of Greenwich - Safety, Health and Environment MSc

University of Greenwich

Safety, Health and Environment MSc

This Master’s in Safety, Health and Environment covers all aspects of occupational safety, health and environment, with emphasis on learning and research.

This distance-learning course teaches you to help prevent accidents, ill health and other losses arising from work and work activities. Safety professionals are increasingly responsible for environment-related issues, and this is reflected in the topics studied in this MSc Safety, Health and Environment.

We aim to help you develop research and analytical skills, and to gain a wider and more in-depth understanding of occupational health theory and practice. By studying critical thinking, you gain the necessary skills for the rest of the course. Growing concern about climate change also informs our approach to environmental issues in the workplace.

This course is accredited by two professional bodies: the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) as well as the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS).


  • You study via distance learning with an assigned personal tutor. We will provide you with study guides and you have full remote access to all library resources.
  • We’ll also invite you to our learning centres at the start of the autumn and spring terms, so you can meet other students and speak to tutors.
  • The course will develop your research and analytical skills and give you a broad and in-depth understanding of occupational health, safety and environment theory and practice.
  • It is aimed at people working in all sectors, and will suit anyone wishing to become a health and safety manager or anyone in a management role who wants to develop their knowledge in this area.
  • This course is accredited by two professional bodies: the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) as well as the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS).


Career Prospects

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

The course can greatly enhance your international career opportunities. Nearly all who study it aim to improve on their current roles (on joining) and see the the course as a means to change careers.

Both public and private sectors are in need of highly qualified professional people, so this course provides a good opportunity for personal and career development.

Do you provide employability services?

The School of Design has an Employability Officer for students to consult about specific opportunities relevant to the course. They work closely with professionals in industry to ensure you are well-prepared for the workplace and have already begun to build your professional network by the time you graduate.

The central Employability and Careers Service also provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops

Course Details

Year 1

Compulsory modules.
Critical Thinking (DL) (10 credits)
Environment Impact and Management (20 credits)
Safety & Risk Management (20 credits)
The Chemical Environment (20 credits)
Management of Physical Agents (20 credits)
Research Methods (DL) (10 credits)

Year 2

Compulsory modules.
Dissertation (OSH) (40 credits)
Ergonomics & Workplace Psychology (20 credits)

Optional modules
The Reflective Practitioner (20 credits)
Disaster Management and Recovery (20 credits)

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